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Pete Remembers Woody

Pete Seeger · 2012

111 min · 48 tracks · traditional folk music

A heartfelt tribute weaving spoken word and song to honor the legacy of Woody Guthrie through personal anecdotes and communal spirit.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Work O' The Weavers - If I Had A Hammer — This track encapsulates the collaborative spirit of folk music while highlighting the social justice themes central to both Seeger's and Guthrie's legacies.
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    Pastures Of Plenty (feat. Vanaver Caravan & Bill Vanaver) — Featuring strong harmonies and a rich arrangement, this rendition connects listeners directly to Guthrie’s lyrical vision of America’s struggles and hopes.
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    Woody's Ghost, Part 1 — The opening track sets the tone for the album, blending memory and homage as it reflects on Guthrie's lasting impact on American music and culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented storytelling with music
  • nostalgic reflections on history
  • heartfelt tribute to an icon
  • engaging spoken word interludes
  • sing-along moments with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer continuous, high-energy tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Pete Remembers Woody' arrived during Pete Seeger's later career, marking a poignant reflection on his lifelong friendship with Woody Guthrie. At this point, Seeger was celebrated as a folk music icon, having influenced generations while also continuing to evolve his artistry as he approached his 93rd birthday.
Stylistic neighbors
Woody Guthrie· Odetta· Joan Baez

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 David Bernz - Woody's Ghost, Part 1 2:45
  • 2 Pete Meets Woody (spoken word) 2:34
  • 3 Are There Any Mountains Near Here? (spoken word) 1:11
  • 4 Woody Writes "This Land Is Your Land" (spoken word) 1:53
  • 5 America Learns "This Land Is Your Land" (spoken word) 1:15
  • 6 My Big Education (spoken word) 1:28
  • 7 Arlo Guthrie - 66 Highway Blues 2:13
  • 8 How To Sing In Saloons (spoken word) 1:10
  • 9 Riding The Freights (spoken word) 1:25
  • 10 Rambling The Appalachians (spoken word) 3:12
  • 11 Work O' The Weavers - Which Side Are You On? 2:59
  • 12 You’d Better Get Them Singing (spoken word) 1:45
  • 13 Vanaver Caravan - Union Maid 2:09
  • 14 Songs Woody Liked (spoken word) 1:59
  • 15 Woody Guthrie & Cisco Houston - New York Town 2:35
  • 16 Reading And Writing (spoken word) 3:31
  • 17 The Minstrel Song (spoken word) 1:46
  • 18 On The Radio (spoken word) 3:03
  • 19 Vanaver Caravan - Do Re Mi 3:25
  • 20 Woody Sez (spoken word) 1:09
  • 21 Why Do You Stand There In The Rain? (spoken word) 1:25
  • 22 The Flip-Flop (spoken word) 1:10
  • 23 The Almanacs Go West (spoken word) 2:54
  • 24 Almanac Singers - The Sinking Of The Reuben James 3:25
  • 25 The Folk Process (spoken word) 0:21
  • 26 Work O' The Weavers - Woody Trilogy: Hard Travelin'/This Train/There's A Better World A-Coming 1:25
  • 27 Fighting Fascism Starts Right Here (spoken word) 1:14
  • 28 Work O' The Weavers - If I Had A Hammer 2:19

Disc 2

  • 1 David Bernz - Woody's Ghost, Part 2 1:31
  • 2 From WWII To The Weavers (spoken word) 2:45
  • 3 Just Make It A General Song (spoken word) 0:53
  • 4 Work O' The Weavers - So Long It's Been Good To Know Yuh! 3:15
  • 5 The Last Time I Heard Woody Sing (spoken word) 1:45
  • 6 Pastures Of Plenty (feat. Vanaver Caravan & Bill Vanaver) 4:33
  • 7 The Freest Place On Earth (spoken word) 1:40
  • 8 This Machine Kills Fascists (spoken word) 1:04
  • 9 Little Arlo Writes Things Down (spoken word) 1:25
  • 10 Woody In The Balcony (spoken word) 1:47
  • 11 Work O' The Weavers - This Land Is Your Land 5:04
  • 12 The Last Visit (spoken word) 1:08
  • 13 Work O' The Weavers - My Peace 2:34
  • 14 Woody Lives on (spoken word) 0:41
  • 15 Fred Gillen, Jr. & Steve Kirkman - I Ain't Got No Home 4:51
  • 16 Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer - Howdy Little Newlycome 4:14
  • 17 Vanaver Caravan & Amy Fradon - Peace Pin Boogie 3:39
  • 18 David Bernz - Woody's "Rulin's" 4:01
  • 19 David Bernz & Steve Kirkman - I've Got To Know 5:43
  • 20 David Bernz - Woody's Ghost, Part 3 1:22

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